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Releasing the Grip on Academic Success

30 Aug 2018
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Student From Syria Reclaims Her Identity

31 Jul 2018
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Student Perspective on Community in Quarantine

22 May 2020
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Student Update: Hannah’s Prayers Through Quarantine

9 Jun 2020
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Students Find the True North

9 Jul 2019
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Summer Camp Provides Powerful Relief from Pain

21 Apr 2016
“Don’t be afraid. Remember my story.” Thirteen-year-old Stephanie spoke these words as she joined her fellow campers around a campfire at Arden Circle Square Ranch [...]
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Summer Camp Staff Discovers Joy in Servant Leadership

30 May 2018
The Stories   “Being with kids 24/7 at camp is a huge stretch. It finds your limits and pushes you to them. But in our weakness, God shows his strength and [...]
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Two Campers Are Making a Difference in Their Neighbourhood

9 Jun 2020
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Urbana is Where You Need to Be in December

11 May 2018
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Views from the Saddle: Camp Through the Eyes of a Ten-Year Old

31 Oct 2018
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We're missing our camp leaders!! Who's a leader or We're missing our camp leaders!! Who's a leader or friend from camp you're missing right now? ⠀ Give them a shout-out in the comments ⬇️ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #campministry #studentministry #covidcoping #campathome #campleaders #summercampleader #cabinleader #chaletleader #leadershipshoutout #friendship #shoutout #campfriends #jesusfriends #jesus #christianfaith #leadership #love
It's already week five of the #vignettesphotochall It's already week five of the #vignettesphotochallenge!! This week's prompt is S O L I T U D E. ⠀ ⠀ Where have you experienced solitude in the past few months? What comes to mind when you think about solitude? ⠀ ⠀ Send your photo (or a photo of what you make) with a caption to intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca or tag us here on IG using #vignettesphotochallenge and #week5solitude. ⠀ ⠀ We can't wait to see what you come up with! Go forth and create 😍📸🎨🧵🎭🧷🎨.⠀ ⠀. . . . . . . . . . #artistsofig #christianartists #christianministry #photographychallenge #photochallenge2020 #artchallenge #createinresponse #covidcoping #covidresponse #respondingtothetimes #jesuscrew #studentministry #faith #youthministry #canadianministries #solitude #beingalone #findingjesus
Have you tried [email protected]? Beat the quarantine blue Have you tried CAMP@HOME? Beat the quarantine blues by bringing all the best of camp right to your living room 😍. Find your camp at intervarsity.ca/findacamp and check out their epic, at-home activities! 🖌️🏕️🧩
A glimpse into GRATITUDE 🥰✨ 🔹 These are so A glimpse into GRATITUDE 🥰✨ 🔹 These are some of the ways you've interpreted gratitude for #week4 of our #vignettesphotochallenge, and we have all the feels! This season has been hard, but there is still so much to be grateful for 💕 🔹 Keep submitting your photos! A new word prompt drops tomorrow 😍 #stay #tuned . . . . . . #gratitude #somuchtobegratefulfor #gratefullness #week4gratitude #photoshowcase
We'll be back to school before we know it and, eve We'll be back to school before we know it and, even though it may look different this year, we're so excited to connect with you! ⠀ ⠀ Which emoji describes how you're feeling about heading back to school in the fall?⠀ ⠀. . . . . #campusministry #campuslife #oncampus #studentministry #backtoschool #covidcoping
Week four of our #vignettesphotochallenge is here, Week four of our #vignettesphotochallenge is here, and the prompt is G R A T I T U D E. ⠀ ⠀ What have you been grateful for in this season? What fills you with gratitude whenever you see it?⠀ ⠀ Send your photo or creation with a caption to intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca or tag us here on IG using #vignettesphotochallenge and #week4gratitude. ⠀ ⠀ Happy creating! ⌨️🧵🎨🧶📸✍🏽 . . . . . . .⠀ #artistsofig #christianartists #christianministry #photographychallenge
This week, you explored "belonging" and all that t This week, you explored "belonging" and all that that means to you. Our next prompt drops this afternoon. What do you think the word will be? . . . . #vignettesphotochallenge #week3belonging #photographychallenge #artchallenge #covidresponse #photographersofig
What's a verse you learned at camp that still stic What's a verse you learned at camp that still sticks with you?⠀ ⠀ One we remember is Mark 1:31 -- "So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them."⠀ ⠀ Which one do you remember? ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #campstories #shareyourstory #campverses #biblecamp #bibleverses #shareaverse #shareabibleverse #biblestudies #biblestudy #devotionals #morningdevotional #devos #jesustime #quiettimewithjesus #christiancamps #campministry #youthministry #campmemories
Challenge: can you remember the words to a silly s Challenge: can you remember the words to a silly song from camp? Show us what you've got ⬇️⠀ . . . . . . . . . .⠀ #campsongs #sillysongs #namethatsong #rememberthewords #songlyrics #sillycampsongs #campsingalong
Vignettes is back with another prompt to inspire y Vignettes is back with another prompt to inspire your creativity✨ This week, the word is BELONGING.⠀ ⠀ Vignettes is our summer photo challenge, inviting you to create in response to this crazy, chaotic season. ⠀ ⠀ Each week, we give you a word. This week, it's BELONGING. Reflect on what belonging means to you in this season. What are the ways you've experienced belonging in your life or in what's around you?⠀ ⠀ Then, snap a pic, sculpt, paint, or craft a poem that expresses belonging to you. Share it on IG (#vignettesphotochallenge #week3belonging) or submit it to intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca with your own caption for the chance to be featured on our feed and in our online galleries. ⠀ ⠀ Take your time, reflect, and submit your photo before next Tuesday. For more information, visit www.intervarsity.ca/photo-challenge (link in bio).⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #artchallenge #photochallenge #covidchallenge #quarantineartchallenge #quarantineart #artmaking #arttherapy
The people you meet at camp make the summer so spe The people you meet at camp make the summer so special. Each wide game, each devotional, each campfire -- they're all made better by the friends that share a knowing glance, an inside joke, or a shoulder to lean on 💛.⠀ ⠀ #welovesummercamp #summer2020 #summercampfeels #bestfriends
This week, you took the word DISPLACEMENT and refl This week, you took the word DISPLACEMENT and reflected on what it looks like in your life right now for week 2 of the #vignettesphotochallenge. This is a small taste of what has represented displacement to you so far. 📷 And there's still time to submit your photo! Send your pic + a caption to intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca or here on Instagram (using #vignettesphotochallenge). Check the #linkinbio to see this week's gallery 🖼️ 📷 Tomorrow, the word for week 3 will drop! Keep those eyes peeled 👀🕵️‍♂️
Tag a friend you made at camp!⠀ ⠀ Camp is a pl Tag a friend you made at camp!⠀ ⠀ Camp is a place where lifelong friendships are born, nurtured, and treasured summer after summer. If we can't be together in person, let's reconnect online. ⠀ ⠀ Which camp friend do you want to show some love to today? ⬇️ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #atcamp #summercamp #summer2020 #summercamp2020 #campathome #quarantinecamp #quarantinecoping #covidcoping #imisssummercamp #campministry #youthministry #christiancamps #studentministry #tagafriend #tagyourbestfriend #besties #lovegod #faith #christianfaith
The second prompt for Vignettes is here!⠀ ⠀ Vi The second prompt for Vignettes is here!⠀ ⠀ Vignettes is our weekly summer photo challenge that invites you to create in response to everything that's going on in this chaotic season. ⠀ ⠀ First, we give you a word to reflect on. This week's word is DISPLACEMENT. What does it mean to you in this season? What are the ways you've experienced it in your life or in what's around you?⠀ ⠀ Next, take a walk in your neighbourhood or glance at the items in your home. What expresses DISPLACEMENT to you the most? What represents how it's been present in your life lately?⠀ ⠀ Use your best creative efforts to snap your pic, sculpt, paint, or craft a poem. Then share it on IG (#vignettesphotochallenge #week2displacement) or submit it to intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca with your own caption. You'll have the chance to be featured on our feed and in our online galleries. ⠀ ⠀ Each week the word is different! Take your time, reflect, and submit your photo before next Tuesday. For more information, visit www.intervarsity.ca/photo-challenge (link in bio)⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #artchallenge #photochallenge #covidchallenge #quarantineartchallenge #quarantineart #artmaking #arttherapy #artministry #studentministry #intervarsityarts #intervarsity #faith #god #createdbythecreator #displacement #feelingdisplaced #artfulresponse #artasresponse
You all have spent the week reflecting on GROWTH f You all have spent the week reflecting on GROWTH for #week1 of Vignettes, our weekly summer art challenge. Here is a small taste of what has represented growth to you so far 😍 📷 You still have time to submit your photo + caption to intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca or here on Instagram (using #vignettesphotochallenge). Check the #linkinbio to see this week's gallery 🖼️ 📷 Tomorrow, the word for week 2 will drop! Keep those eyes peeled 👀🕵️‍♂️ . . . . . . . . #artistsofig #artchallenge #photochallenge #photographychallenge #makeart #arttherapy #godcreates #madeintheimageofgod #christianministries #christiansofig #christianartists
We told you we had something up our sleeves...⠀ We told you we had something up our sleeves...⠀ ⠀ Welcome to Vignettes! A weekly summer photo challenge that invites us all to create in response to all that's going on in this chaotic season. ⠀ ⠀ First, we give you a word to reflect on. This week's word is GROWTH. What does it mean to you in this season? What are the ways you've seen it in your life or in what's around you?⠀ ⠀ Next, take a walk in your neighbourhood or glance at the items in your home. What expresses GROWTH to you the most? What represents how it's been present in your life lately?⠀ ⠀ Use your best creative efforts to snap your pic, sculpt, paint, or craft a poem. Then share it on IG (#vignettesphotochallenge #week1growth) or submit it with your own caption at intervarsityarts@ivcf.ca and you'll have the chance to be featured on our feed and in our online galleries. ⠀ ⠀ Each week, the word will be different. Take your time and submit your art before next Tuesday. For more information, visit www.intervarsity.ca/photo-challenge (link in bio). ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #artfulresponse #artasresponse #artastherapy #healingthroughart #createtogether #creatives #create #artchallenge #photochallenge #photographychallenge #artistsofig #christianartists #christianart #artministry #artistministry #painters #writers #photographers #christians #studentministry #joinus #quarantinetimepass #quarantinechallenge
That "just dropped off at camp" feeling. We miss i That "just dropped off at camp" feeling. We miss it! Today would have been the start of summer camp for us. We are so sad we can't spend it with you! ⠀ ⠀ What's something you love about the first day of camp?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . . . . . . . .⠀ .⠀ #summercamp2020 #summer2020 #wemisscamp #bringbacksummercamp #bringbacksummer #summercamp #summercampblues #summercampfeels #summercampfriends #bestfriends #friendsfromcamp #campministry #studentministry #youthministry #canadianministries #intervarsitycanada #pioneercamp #circlesquareranch
Feeling the itch to grow in your creative ability Feeling the itch to grow in your creative ability or stretch your creative muscles? We've got something in the works that you won't want to miss. Keep your eyes peeled next Wednesday for the big reveal! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #InterVarsityArts #artinthetimeofcoronavirus #newprojects #challenges #areyouready #thingstocome #exciting #arts #artmatters #intervarsitycanada #studentministry #artministry #arttherapy #canadianministries #quarantineartchallenge
Wishing you and yours a very happy Canada Day! We' Wishing you and yours a very happy Canada Day! We're praying you can be with loved ones today as you rest and reflect on all the best things about this country of ours.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #CanadaDay2020 #CanadaDay #happycanadaday #intervarsitycan #intervarsitycanada #intervarsity #Canadalove #welovecanada #truenorth #canadianministries #ohcanada #studentministry #campministry #summerministry #summertime #july1
Starting CEGEP next year? ⠀ ⠀ Our InterVarsity Starting CEGEP next year? ⠀ ⠀ Our InterVarsity groups in Quebec are partnering with Power to Change to bring you an event where you can meet other incoming CEGEP students, connect with a Christian fellowship, and ask questions about starting school via distance-learning. Don't miss it!⠀ ⠀ -Event deets-⠀ Date: June 25th⠀ Time: 7-8:30pm⠀ Registration: http://p2c.sh/youthcegep⠀ ⠀ Hope to see you there! . . . . . . . . . . #cegep #futurecegep #cegepstudent #incomingcegep #studentsoffaith #studentministry #eventsforstudents #studentevents #studentqanda #q&a #networkingforstudents #quebecministry @p2cstudents
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